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A COMPARISON OF TRUCK DRIVER SAFETY BETWEEN THE EU AND THE USA

Journal: Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport (Vol.93, No. 93)

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Page : 49-58

Keywords : road truck transportation; accident rates; rules and regulations; safety systems; suggestions for improvement;

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Abstract

Road transportation is playing an important role in almost all freight movements and contributes to the economy. It has the highest share in the modal division of transported goods. This situation is not about to change in the coming years. Therefore, it is necessary to change the current situation and modify rules and regulations, which could lead to a decrease in the number of accidents in either the EU or the USA. This paper identifies and compares different safety measures, rules and regulations governing the safety of truck transport in the EU and the USA. The number of accidents is a good safety indicator. Finally, suggestions for improvements in terms of truck drivers' safety in the EU and the USA are proposed.

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